Introducing the Positions for Violin Volume 1 by Harvey S. Whistler | Violin Method Book for Third and Fifth Position | Beginner Violin Technique and Shifting Exercises | Essential String Study Guide

by Harvey S. Whistler

(String Method). Introducing the Positions , a series widely used in classroom and private studio, represents a critical "next step" for string students. Position playing allows players to extend range beyond the basics and move into the ranks of intermediate and advanced ensemble groups. The most important positions vary for each instrument, and Whistler wisely introduces the most-used positions first in Volume 1, followed by the next most important in Volume 2. An irreplaceable component for every string student's training!

56 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1989

About the author

Harvey Samuel Whistler Jr. was a violinist, editor, arranger, and composer of educational music studies for studio and class instrumental instruction. He published around 83 known educational music collections and methods for instrumental ensembles. Among his best known works are his violin and viola etude books, "Introducing the Positions," "Preparing for Kreutzer," "From Violin to Viola," and "Developing Double Stops" all of which were published by the Rubank, Inc. music publishing company, and are still available through the Hal Leonard Co.

Reviews

[Emmanuel Gregorat]

excelent

[Ivan Karamazov]

A good publication on third and fifth positions of violin playing. Has plenty of good examples and practice.